What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outpatient / School Based Therapist position at Community Counseling Center of Mercer County?
QUALIFICATIONS: Master's level in Counseling or Social Work (Other license-eligible Masters Degrees will be considered). At least one year of experience in individual, family, and group therapy methods preferred. Act 33/34 & PA FBI clearances required. Child Protective Service Law Training (CPSL) completion required. Evidence and demonstration of cultural humility required. Maintain a current driver's license and insurance coverage for vehicle. Must have own transportation. Must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
School Based
- Provides individual counseling, group counseling, and care management for children and adolescents with mental disorders.
- Assesses strengths and therapeutic needs of children and families.
- Maintains timely and adequate documentation (including reports, summaries, and letters) on each client assigned.
- Requires travel to school-based locations in Mercer County
- Provides community education as time permits. This involves public speaking, and planning and participating in education workshops, seminars, etc.
- Participates in the utilization/peer review process, audits, supervision, and treatment team meetings.
- Includes child as a participant in his/her own treatment.
- Reports directly to assigned Clinical Supervisor.
Outpatient
- Provides individual counseling, group counseling, and care management for children and adolescents with mental disorders.
- Assesses strengths and therapeutic needs of children and families.
- Maintains timely and adequate documentation (including reports, summaries, and letters) on each client assigned.
- This position may require work in satellite office (Grove City and Greenville).
- Participates on agency committees as time and scheduling permit.
- Provides strength-based services that are child-centered and family-focused.
- Recommends and refers for special evaluations and services, such as psychiatric assessment or psychological testing.
- Involves and encourages participation of collateral supports (i.e., family, friends, other providers) in treatment and treatment planning.
- Reports directly to assigned Clinical Supervisor.
- May be required to work evening hours. May also be required to work non-traditional hours if needed. Supervisor will determine this according to need.
- Maintains and upholds Community Counseling Center's policies, respects confidentiality, and exhibits a professional demeanor at all times while at work.
- Adheres to agency policies and procedures/job duties or will be subject to disciplinary action.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Can perform the essential functions of this position with reasonable accommodations, if necessary.
- Participates in CCC CQI plan to ensure quality of service to CCC consumers.
